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Heathen23 · 6 April 2020, 02:14 AM

Great share. I’m a big fan of these. More so the bracelet and case style than the movement and dials. Thanks for showing such detail of a rare bird

Scott Cali · 5 April 2020, 10:39 PM

Impressive as always Bas. Does Rolex still make or have in stock those circuit boards and other quartz parts or did you have to go out and find them?

Ballzzz · 5 April 2020, 11:23 PM

Great post Bas, how much did this service cost the owner? My OQ runs fast and I’m convinced I need something along these lines to straighten her out.

miamiclay · 5 April 2020, 11:55 PM

Thanks 1M Bas, I always love these repair posts, and have been considering adding an OQ DD.

I also would like to know a) what this service cost, and b) your thoughts on the future service path for these. Does Rolex still have many thousands of NOS circuit boards, or are they going to run out in the next 5-10 years?

superdog · 6 April 2020, 12:05 AM

Nice dude. Very impressive.

HogwldFLTR · 6 April 2020, 12:23 AM

Bas, thank you so much for putting this together!!! I'd never really seen the inner workings of one of these in pieces. Love it!!!!

Captain Scrumpy · 6 April 2020, 12:29 AM

Very interesting. Why was it so corroded inside?

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SearChart · 6 April 2020, 02:31 AM

Thanks a lot everyone! Glad you like the pictures as much as I enjoy sharing them

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Originally Posted by Macnavara

Thanks Bas for taking the time to post stuff like this....out of interest how accurate is the movement compared to a regular Rolex and how often does that battery need to be replaced.cheers m

They're very accurate, on average significantly more precise than a regular mechanical Rolex.
A battery on these typicially lasts 1-2 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0161ROLEX

Hi sir I’m very sorry to ask. But I’ve been left a Rolex Oysterquartz without a movement. Can I ask if you have any movement in stock and what will be the price if I got a damaged one and needed it repairing. If it helps you can contact me on 07792829197 hope I’m not going anything wrong just I’m new to this watch forum

One cannot purchase a new movement without exchanging the old one through RSC, sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by haven_seeker

Great post!

What was the cost of the parts replaced?

This full service + a pallet fork, crown, motor and circuit board was €1920.

A regular service costs €650 just like a DJ, but if stuff breaks it can get really expensive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willows

Excellent pictures! It's fascinating to see the detailed work that goes into these movements.

Just out of curiosity, how does the 5035 movement compare to other Swiss quartz movements? Obviously a different beast, but is it a reliable work-horse like the 3135?

Thanks for sharing

When kept in good condition they will last just as long as a 3135, they're very reliable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Nice work Bas! If I attempted to do any of that you might as well throw the watch away.

Is it more difficult, easier, working on a high-end quartz then an automatic?

Lol if I had attempted to take the motor apart a few years back I would have destroyed it as well, even taking it out of the movement is tricky because one of the coils gets super close to the pallet fork, which you can easily hit and then break the coil.

Overall I'd say this is easier than a mechanical watch, much quicker as well since there's a lot less parts.
I've serviced a few Cartier and Breitling quartz movements (Frederique piguet & ETA based) in school, never been a huge fan of working on quartz but this OysterQuartz was certainly super cool to work on

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

Great thread Bas. Very interesting and informative. Thank you for posting.

Thanks bud

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Cali

Impressive as always Bas. Does Rolex still make or have in stock those circuit boards and other quartz parts or did you have to go out and find them?

Yes they are still produced and any RSc can still service them, but for how long this will be the case I don't know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Great post Bas, how much did this service cost the owner? My OQ runs fast and I’m convinced I need something along these lines to straighten her out.

€1920, it was not cheap...
The OysterQuartz can be regulated with the trim screw on top of the circuit board, it might just need simple regulating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Scrumpy

Very interesting. Why was it so corroded inside?

Bad gaskets, but it was also repaired by a non-Rolex guy without 'skill', many screws were damaged and the circuit board was messed with.

haven_seeker · 6 April 2020, 02:39 AM

In five years of ownership mine has been an absolute pleasure to own.

I adjust the time twice a year due to Daylight savings time...that's it!!

Fredcohiba · 6 April 2020, 12:35 AM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

AP263 · 6 April 2020, 12:41 AM

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

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c41006 · 6 April 2020, 12:49 AM

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing

Watch Rob · 6 April 2020, 12:55 AM

Great pics! Thanks!

VEK · 6 April 2020, 01:03 AM

First time I saw a oyster quartz movement thank you BAS

ronricks · 6 April 2020, 01:20 AM

Bas - once again you out did yourself. Love the pics and info.

Oystersteel92 · 6 April 2020, 01:26 AM

Good to know these can be worked on. I've long thought about picking one of these up but most of those available seem to be from the early 80's and I was concerned about parts availability.

t65tampa · 6 April 2020, 01:37 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed that post. I've loved Oysterquartz watches for a long time. Thank you!

GarageBMW · 6 April 2020, 01:54 AM

Thank you Bas for sharing with us, always fun to go through this.

Michael T · 6 April 2020, 02:56 AM

How hard was it to find the new movement. Also, what did cost?

haven_seeker · 6 April 2020, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael T

How hard was it to find the new movement. Also, what did cost?

See above

epc2 · 6 April 2020, 03:07 AM

Very nice , Refreshing thread.

wisguy · 6 April 2020, 03:10 AM

Nice!

I own one and people often comment on it, some people think it's a fake datejust, others appreciate it for what it is, a really cool watch!

kenlperry · 6 April 2020, 03:20 AM

Great and informative post. Looking forward to the next one!

Bigblu10 · 6 April 2020, 03:37 AM

I would be concerned with parts availability for these movements in the coming years. How long since the OQ were out of production?

SearChart · 6 April 2020, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

I would be concerned with parts availability for these movements in the coming years. How long since the OQ were out of production?

Since 2003.

Uhtred59 · 6 April 2020, 04:00 AM

This was great, so much better than what we are currently getting.

LigerBelair · 6 April 2020, 04:03 AM

Very cool. Thanks very much for posting

jackminny15 · 6 April 2020, 04:16 AM

Super cool! Thanks for sharing!

Aircraftman · 6 April 2020, 04:42 AM

Best post I’ve seen here in a long time. Thank you Bas!

Robert Higgins · 6 April 2020, 08:12 AM

Love this stuff. Thank you for another phenomenal post, Bas!

5 April 2020, 11:23 PM	#3
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6 April 2020, 01:37 AM	#17
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,262	I thoroughly enjoyed that post. I've loved Oysterquartz watches for a long time. Thank you! __________________ t65tampa

6 April 2020, 03:10 AM	#22
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Nice! I own one and people often comment on it, some people think it's a fake datejust, others appreciate it for what it is, a really cool watch! __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

6 April 2020, 02:14 AM	#1
Heathen23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NC Watch: 126711 Posts: 92	Great share. I’m a big fan of these. More so the bracelet and case style than the movement and dials. Thanks for showing such detail of a rare bird

5 April 2020, 10:39 PM	#2
Scott Cali "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Sub C Date Posts: 136	Impressive as always Bas. Does Rolex still make or have in stock those circuit boards and other quartz parts or did you have to go out and find them?

6 April 2020, 12:29 AM	#7
Captain Scrumpy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Malvern Posts: 128	Very interesting. Why was it so corroded inside? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 April 2020, 02:39 AM	#9
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	In five years of ownership mine has been an absolute pleasure to own. I adjust the time twice a year due to Daylight savings time...that's it!!

6 April 2020, 12:35 AM	#10
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

6 April 2020, 12:41 AM	#11
AP263 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: North America Posts: 26	Awesome, thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 April 2020, 12:49 AM	#12
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Very interesting! Thanks for sharing

6 April 2020, 12:55 AM	#13
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Great pics! Thanks!

6 April 2020, 01:03 AM	#14
VEK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: only Rolex Posts: 167	First time I saw a oyster quartz movement thank you BAS

6 April 2020, 01:20 AM	#15
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,753	Bas - once again you out did yourself. Love the pics and info.

6 April 2020, 01:26 AM	#16
Oystersteel92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The South, USA Posts: 991	Good to know these can be worked on. I've long thought about picking one of these up but most of those available seem to be from the early 80's and I was concerned about parts availability.

6 April 2020, 01:54 AM	#18
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	Thank you Bas for sharing with us, always fun to go through this.

6 April 2020, 02:56 AM	#19
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,243	How hard was it to find the new movement. Also, what did cost?

6 April 2020, 03:07 AM	#21
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	Very nice , Refreshing thread.

6 April 2020, 03:20 AM	#23
kenlperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: KP Location: Washington D.C. Watch: Rolex 19018 Posts: 232	Great and informative post. Looking forward to the next one! __________________ "Promise Less and Do more"

6 April 2020, 03:37 AM	#24
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	I would be concerned with parts availability for these movements in the coming years. How long since the OQ were out of production?

6 April 2020, 04:00 AM	#26
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	This was great, so much better than what we are currently getting. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

6 April 2020, 04:03 AM	#27
LigerBelair "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Francisco Watch: Sea-Dweller 50th A Posts: 328	Very cool. Thanks very much for posting

6 April 2020, 04:16 AM	#28
jackminny15 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Minnesota Watch: Always changin' Posts: 999	Super cool! Thanks for sharing!

6 April 2020, 04:42 AM	#29
Aircraftman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: San Francisco Posts: 316	Best post I’ve seen here in a long time. Thank you Bas! __________________ Sub 14060M - 2 liner * Explorer I - MK 2 * Milgauss - white * OP 41 - blue Favorite watch: Seiko Orange Monster cause when I’m wearing it I’m diving in some far flung corner of the planet!

6 April 2020, 08:12 AM	#30
Robert Higgins "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: IL Posts: 59	Love this stuff. Thank you for another phenomenal post, Bas!

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